While waiting for boarding in about 40 mins, some comments on last night at Moulin Rouge. Some had told us it was not that great but maybe we've been deprived on shows but we really enjoyed it and were absolutely amazed at parts. Apart from standing outside for half an hour before they let us in, the seating of a huge crowd at tables in a fairly restricted area was done pretty quickly and the show started at 11.30.
Of course the costumes (and lack of them) were incredible but the huge number of dancers was surprising - hard to count but there were about 70 dancers on stage at times - and the dancing was just unbelievable - never thought legs could kick THAT; high!!! Lots of bare breasts of course. The supporting acrobatic and gymnastic acts were also fantastic and there was a ventriloguist who just left you stunned with his variety of voices and sounds that came from three or four sources - just amazing and VERY funny - will explain when we see you! Overall just a terrific night's (and morning) entertainment and don't miss it if you ever get the chance.
Blog pt2: This bit in Hong Kong airport having just landed after 11 hrs flight - very good though with good food and service. This is going to mess up our rythmns though - trying to go to sleep at what for us was about 6 pm and then we arrive here at 6.30am which for us is 2am!! Then a day awake in Hong Kong before taking off at about "9" tonight. Could be a mess tomorrow!!
This blog will publish in bits as circumstances allow. I willpublish this bit as I can access HK wifi. Note for Katherine - just google bne airport arrivals flght CX103 to see if we are on time and add an hour for customs. WARNING: We may not be too socially iacceptable - a shower at Hong Kong airport is A$30!!
Blog pt3: Back at HK airport after a big day. We met Mr & Mrs Lai at the airport at 9 and we headed off via bus to the Ngong Ping cablecar which is 5.7 long and goes up three huge mountains in 5 stages - takes you to the "Big Buddha" which sits on top of another mountain and is the biggest bronze Buddha in the world. Had a lovely lunch up there and did the wisdom walk which probably hasn't helped much. Also did over another huge outlet shopping centre back near the airport. After that counted our HK$ and found I had 360 so that accounted for the $180 EACH to have a shower! One of the best showers ever though. Ready to board for the last leg! Think we'll sleep!
Blog pt4: Well, after a good (but long) flight from HK to Brisbane via Cairns, we have reached Katherine's place and almost ready for the final flight home tomorrow morning. Good to be almost home after having dinner with the family tonight
Cheers all
Trivia: It was 33 degrees when we landed here at 6.30!
Pictures:
*Us at Dubrovnic to sign off!
*us (again!) - this time in Hong kong
*the Ngong Ping cable car - hazy day, but you can stll see how high/long it is.
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